Binge Eating and Loss of Control in College-Age Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-180
Author(s):  
Susan Kelly-Weeder ◽  
Danny G. Willis ◽  
Laura Mata Lopez ◽  
Brianna Sacco ◽  
Barbara E. Wolfe

BACKGROUND: Loss of control (LOC) over eating is a cardinal feature of the DSM-5 definition of binge eating (BE). While this behavior is frequently reported in college-age women, there is limited research on descriptions of loss of control from first-person accounts from individuals reporting LOC associated with BE. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate descriptions of LOC associated with BE episodes in college-age women who reported recent BE behavior. STUDY DESIGN: A secondary analysis of previously collected qualitative data on BE behaviors in college students was conducted. Two hundred and twenty-one college-age women’s (age = 19.77 ± 1.03) comments regarding the experiences of LOC associated with BE episodes were analyzed using conventional content analysis. Codes were inductively generated allowing categories to emerge from the data codes. RESULTS: Three major overarching descriptive categories were identified: (1) LOC over eating, (2) feelings associated with the LOC, and (3) cognitive dispositions (thoughts) associated with LOC during a BE episode. DISCUSSION: The findings of this study expand the current literature on LOC over eating and provide a number of potential targets for intervention with college-age women who report BE behaviors.

Author(s):  
Barbara E. Wolfe ◽  
Susan Kelly-Weeder ◽  
Danny G. Willis ◽  
Mary Leveillee

BACKGROUND The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.) identifies key features of binge eating (BE) to include the consumption of a large amount of food and the perception of loss of control (LOC) over eating during a distinct episode. While earlier research has focused on food consumption, findings are now emerging on the role of LOC associated with the BE episodes, particularly in women. However, it is unclear that these findings are applicable to men without knowing how men experience LOC associated with BE. AIMS This study examined how college-age men describe LOC associated with BE. METHOD Previously collected qualitative data from a study examining BE in college age-students were used to examine responses from 53 men (mean age 19.9 ± 1.1 [ SD] years). Respondents were asked about their individual experiences of LOC associated with BE episodes. Data were analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS Four categories emerged from the data: (1) keep eating, (2) can’t stop, (3) without thinking, and (4) food so good. CONCLUSIONS Findings extend the current understanding of LOC associated with BE in men and point to potential gender differences, and/or weight influences, based on previous reports. Identified categories may be potentially targeted areas for tailored therapy to enhance awareness and self-regulation of BE behavior.


Sexualities ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 302-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Lin

BDSM (also known as kink) has been stigmatized through medicalization since the late 19th century. However, the recent publication of the DSM-5 has significantly changed the definition of Paraphilia, which used to be the catch-all diagnostic category for atypical sexual behaviors. In this study, I examined multiple sources of qualitative data to tap into the ever-changing social contexts and power dynamics of the medicalization and demedicalization of kink. The analyses of this study reveal how both activist strategies as well as approaches to social control evolve in the context of increasing reflexivity cultivated amidst sexual politics of the past few decades.


2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 172-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susana Sierra Baigrie ◽  
Serafín Lemos Giráldez

The present study had two major goals: to explore the relationship between binge eating and coping strategies in a sample of Spanish adolescents and to examine the adolescents' concept of binge eating. Two hundred and fifty-nine adolescents from a secondary school completed the Adolescent Coping Scale (ACS; Frydenberg & Lewis, 1993) and the Bulimic Investigatory Test, Edinburgh (BITE; Henderson & Freeman, 1987), as well as additional questions regarding the binge-eating episodes. The results show that the adolescents who reported binge eating used more avoidance coping strategies than those who did not engage in this behavior. Adolescents took into account mainly the amount of food eaten when defining a binge with few of them mentioning loss of control in their descriptions. The results of the study have implications for the prevention of this behavior. The development of constructive ways for solving daily problems and coping with stressors may be a possible prevention strategy for this behaviour in adolescence.


1949 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-34
Author(s):  
Haydn Templeton

SummaryAileron reversal effects on swept-back wings in general and elevon reversal effects on tailless swept-back wings in particular are discussed on a non-mathematical basis, attention being confined to the orthodox flap type of control. The main purpose of the paper is to convey in the simplest terms possible a clear physical picture of the conditions producing loss of control power, emphasis being naturally laid upon the part played by structural wing distortion. Certain qualitative features relating to the two phenomena are also discussed. As a general introduction to the discussion on aileron reversal effects, the definition of “aileron power” in relation to the actual dynamic condition of rolling is described at some length. For elevon reversal effects on tailless aircraft the effect of wing flexibility on both “elevon power” and on trim in steady symmetric flight is considered. With the descriptive treatment adopted the analysis is of necessity broad and general but is designed to appeal to those not too familiar with the subject. The results of certain calculations on a hypothetical wing, which may be of interest, are included. A mathematical analysis for the quantitative estimation of both aileron and elevon reversal effects is given in the Appendix.


Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shadi Yaghi ◽  
Eytan Raz ◽  
Seena Dehkharghani ◽  
Howard Riina ◽  
Ryan McTaggart ◽  
...  

Introduction: In patients with acute large vessel occlusion, the definition of penumbral tissue based on T max delay perfusion imaging is not well established in relation to late-window endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). In this study, we sought to evaluate penumbra consumption rates for T max delays in patients treated between 6 and 16 hours from last known normal. Methods: This is a secondary analysis of the DEFUSE-3 trial, which included patients with an acute ischemic stroke due to anterior circulation occlusion within 6-16 hours of last known normal. The primary outcome is percentage penumbra consumption defined as (24 hour infarct volume-core infarct volume)/(Tmax volume-baseline core volume). We stratified the cohort into 4 categories (untreated, TICI 0-2a, TICI 2b, and TICI3) and calculated penumbral consumption rates. Results: We included 143 patients, of which 66 were untreated, 16 had TICI 0-2a, 46 had TICI 2b, and 15 had TICI 3. In untreated patients, a median (IQR) of 48% (21% - 85%) of penumbral tissue was consumed based on Tmax6 as opposed to 160.6% (51% - 455.2%) of penumbral tissue based on Tmax10. On the contrary, in patients achieving TICI 3 reperfusion, a median (IQR) of 5.3% (1.1% - 14.6%) of penumbral tissue was consumed based on Tmax6 and 25.7% (3.2% - 72.1%) of penumbral tissue based on Tmax10. Conclusion: Contrary to prior studies, we show that at least 75% of penumbral tissue with Tmax > 10 sec delay can be salvaged with successful reperfusion and new generation devices. In untreated patients, since infarct expansion can occur beyond 24 hours, future studies with delayed brain imaging are needed to determine the optimal T max delay threshold that defines penumbral tissue in patients with proximal anterior circulation large vessel occlusion.


2020 ◽  
pp. 003022282095051
Author(s):  
Şenay Gül ◽  
Seyhan Demir Karabulut ◽  
Handan Eren ◽  
Mahinur Durmuş İskender ◽  
Zehra Göçmen Baykara ◽  
...  

The aim of this study is to explore nursing students’ experiences with death and terminal patients during clinical education. A secondary analysis of qualitative data that were collected through 11 focus group interviews with nursing students was performed. Data obtained from the interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. There were a total of 9 themes across 3 contexts. Data were grouped under the following themes: feelings experienced when encountering death for the first time, reactions to the first encounter with death, factors affecting the reactions to death, involvement in terminal patient care, being informed about the physical process that terminal patients are going through, students’ approach toward terminal patients and their relatives, health professionals’ approach toward terminal/dying patients/their relatives, changes in the ideas about death, and changes in the ideas about terminal/dying patients. The study shows a lack of guidance on the part of teachers who also avoid patients and families who are considered terminally ill.


Author(s):  
Lisa Keaton ◽  
Linda Pierce ◽  
Victoria Steiner ◽  
Karen Lance ◽  
Michelle Masterson ◽  
...  

Objective: The purpose of this report is to present the findings from a secondary analysis of email questions from adult caregivers of persons with stroke directed to a nurse specialist and members of an electronic (E)-rehabilitation team. This analysis explored what caregivers new to the role asked in dealing with the outcomes of stroke. Materials and Method:Thirteen caregivers submitted questions and had them answered through use of Caring~Web©, a web-based intervention for caregivers of persons with stroke. Data were gleaned from email messages on Ask-the-Nurse, a one-on-one discussion with the nurse specialist, and Caretalk, an email discussion with the entire group. These data constituted the content for the qualitative analyses. QSR N 5, previously known as NUD*IST, was the qualitative data management program used to enter, track, explore, code and search all narrative data. Results: The caregivers’ questions centered on: 1) medication management (19%), 2) community and government services (23%), and 3) stroke and related issues in dealing with stroke (58%). These findings, using Friedemann’s framework of systemic organization as a guide, indicated that the caregivers were seeking new knowledge [individuation in Friedemann’s terms] along with supporting one another [coherence], as they sought to maintain themselves and their care recipients [system maintenance]. Conclusion: These are important topics for which information was needed as caregivers sought to maintain themselves and their care recipients in the home.


2009 ◽  
Vol 42 (8) ◽  
pp. 674-686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara E. Wolfe ◽  
Christina Wood Baker ◽  
Adrian T. Smith ◽  
Susan Kelly-Weeder

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiano Vezzoni

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show the importance of secondary analysis to social sciences and to futures studies, both for research and teaching purposes. Design/methodology/approach – An illustration of the main characteristics of secondary analysis, presenting it as a theory-driven activity where the definition of the research design plays a fundamental role. Findings – This paper extends the secondary analysis approach to the study of the future. The utility of secondary analysis for futures studies is illustrated by means of the presentation of two examples developed in the field of the sociology of religion. Originality/value – The results are useful for those who want to develop sound and robust approaches to the study of social change, taking into consideration the simulation of possible future scenarios.


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